Category: Trading

What is the Wedge Pattern? One of the pillars of technical analysis theory is the idea that market mentality is mob-like, that price movements will often repeat itself and that those movements are identifiable and predictable. One such is the Wedge Pattern. The Wedge Pattern forms in a trending market and often signals continuation and not just any continuation, but a long-term continuation that will lead to payouts. What is a Wedge Pattern? A Wedge Pattern is a form of triangle that forms within a trend, like a flag or pennant pattern…

Becoming a trader is easy. Open an account with a broker of your choice, and dive right into the exciting world of financial markets. Becoming a good trader, capable of making stable gains and relying on trading as his primary source of income, however, is much harder. What is the difference between the two and what qualities do you need to develop in order to call yourself a great trader? Jack Schwager, the author of “The Market Wizards” book series, seems to know a lot about successful traders, their career paths…

What are FX Options and why do you need to give them a try? In today’s article we take a closer look at the most recent addition to the palette of our trading instruments. FX Options combine features of regular options and Forex. Already interested? Read the full article to learn more about this unique trading instrument. Why is it special? Unlike binary options (where the profitability of each deal is predetermined), FX options can boast unlimited upside. While you can only lose as much as you invest in a deal, the…

The relative strength index or the RSI is a momentum oscillator used to measure the velocity and magnitude of directional price movements. The indicator provides will help you determine overbought/oversold levels, as well as provide buy and sell signals. The RSI indicator with standard settings The RSI is basically a single line that fluctuates in the corridor between 0 and 100. The closer this line gets to the zero mark the higher are the chances for the asset to be oversold. When the RSI gets close to 100, the asset is likely to be…

However, there are two tools that I still use, because in some circumstances they are very helpful. Before we decide to open an order, we seek additional confirmation that our analysis of the situation is correct. When the conclusions resulting from the observation of the price behavior additionally are supported by correct interpretation of what the indicator shows us – we have in some sense a confluence allowing us to make successful trading decision. The indicators with which I did not part with and they accompany me on a daily…

Often traders face a situation when, given stable virtual profits on a demo balance, as they switch to the real balance, their trading strategy becomes ineffective. How can it be, isn’t trading on both of these balances identical? Well, yes. However, there’s one key factor that makes a difference – our emotions. While we don’t care about losing virtual funds, investing our own money involves financial risk. This risk affects our decision-making and often leads to irrational behavior in trading, which is so common that it stands out as a…

The IQ Option platform offers an extended list of trading instruments to choose from: options, Forex, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and ETFs. For a newcomer, they all may seem identical but in fact behave quite differently. What works for some assets won’t work for the other, and vice versa. Choosing the right asset to trade is a logical step for a rookie investor. And even if you know about the differences, you may want to dig deeper to find the one instrument that suits you best. In order to understand what instrument…

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Binary Options and Forex/CFD carry a high level of risk to your capital due to the volatility in the underlying market. These products may not be suitable for all investors. Therefore, you should ensure that you understand the risks and seek advice from an independent and suitably licensed financial advisor.